LIC NPS Fund

LIC NPS Fund, managed by LIC Pension Fund Ltd., is a government-regulated retirement savings scheme under the National Pension System (NPS). It allows individuals to invest systematically in a diversified portfolio comprising equity, bonds, and government securities, aiming for long-term growth and secure retirement. LIC's expertise and trusted legacy make this fund a reliable choice for building a retirement corpus.

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Highlights of the LIC NPS Fund

Below are the highlights of the NPS fund by LIC: 

Particulars Details
Assets (Rs. in crore) 1,819.06
Scheme Inception Date 4-Oct-10
Top 3 Sectors Government Securities;
Monetary Intermediation of Banks;
Other Credit Granting
Returns Since Inception 9.60%

Sector-wise Holdings of LIC Pension Fund NPS

Sector  Fund (%)
Financial 30.58
Technology 13.15
Energy & Utilities 12.82
Consumer Discretionary 10.76
Consumer Staples 9.26
Industrials 8.98
Materials 6.63
Healthcare 5.54
Unspecified 1.34
Real Estate 0.53
Diversified 0.43

Asset Allocation of LIC Pension Fund NPS

Below is the asset allocation of the LIC NPS Fund:

Particulars Details
Equity  98.66%
Debt  0.82%
Cash & Cash Eq. 0.52% 

Top Holdings of LIC NPS Fund

Company Name  P/E Ratio Assets (%)
HDFC Bank 21.04 7.97
ICICI Bank 18.97 6.90
Reliance Industries 23.31 6.17
Larsen & Toubro 31.76 3.94
State Bank of India 10.02 3.80
Bharti Airtel 33.71 3.79
Infosys 22.84 3.34
ITC 14.70 2.79
Axis Bank 12.72 2.74
Tata Consultancy 22.62 2.27
Ultratech Cement 53.42 2.00
NTPC 13.68 1.93
Kotak Mahindra Bank 21.10 1.89
Hindustan Unilever 56.02 1.78
Bajaj Finance 35.86 1.78
Mahindra & Mahindra 32.61 1.71
Maruti Suzuki India 34.53 1.58
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries 38.08 1.47
Bharat Electronics 54.00 1.33
Power Grid Corporation Of India 17.30 1.22
HCL Technologies 22.97 1.19
Tata Steel 47.03 1.12
Hindalco Industries 9.92 1.07
Cipla 23.41 1.05
Max Healthcare Institute 99.16 1.00

As on 31-Aug-2025

P/E Ratio: Price-to-Earnings ratio

LIC Pension Fund NPS Returns

Period Invested for Absolute Returns Annualised Returns
1 Month 2.70% -
3 Month 3.10% -
6 Month 13.00% -
9 Month 5.10% -
1 Year 0.60% 0.60%
2 Year 31.90% 14.80%
3 Year 53.90% 15.50%
5 Year 148.20% 19.90%

Tax Treatment of LIC NPS Fund 

Investments in the National Pension Scheme (NPS) are exempt from income tax. Additionally, you can claim extra tax deductions of up to ₹50,000 on your Tier 1 NPS contributions under Section 80CCD(1B) of the income tax.

FAQs

  • Who can open an LIC NPS account?

    Any Indian citizen (Resident, NRI, or OCI) between 18 and 70 years of age can open an NPS account with LIC Pension Fund, provided they comply with KYC norms and documentation requirements.
  • What are the main benefits of LIC NPS Fund?

    • Diversified investment with exposure to equities, bonds, and government securities.
    • Low fund management charges.
    • Strong historical performance and trust associated with LIC.
    • Flexibility to change investments and fund managers.
    • Suitable for long-term wealth creation towards retirement.
  • Can a subscriber change their investment option or fund manager?

    Yes, NPS subscribers can switch between Auto and Active choices. Subscribers can also change their pension fund manager (including to or from LIC Pension Fund) as per PFRDA guidelines.

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